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THE INTERIOR

HALL AND FOYER
Say hello with a foyer or front hall fixture that is sized for the space. Start with the dimensions of the area, adding

width and length together. Then use that same number in inches to decide the approximate size of the ideal
fixture. For instance, a 10 x 10-foot area would be best illuminated by a fixture that is approximately 20 inches
in diameter. Also consider height. Traditionally a foyer light should be at least 7 feet from the floor. Depending
on your ceiling height, this will help determine whether you use a flushmount, semi-flush, chandelier, or pendant.

If your foyer is large, add wall sconces approximately 66 inches from the floor for a convivial glow. And in a
two-story foyer with a large window above the front door, the chandelier should be centered so it can be seen
from outside.

DINING ROOM
Create a “tasteful” atmosphere in the dining room by choosing a well-proportioned chandelier. Use the “width x
length, in inches” formula above to pick the perfect dimensions, and the chandelier — perhaps a group of pendants
— should hang 6 inches in from the edge of the table on all sides and the bottom should be approximately 30-36

inches above the table top. And have you considered adding wall sconces to make the light even more delicious?

KITCHEN
Just like “fusion” recipes, a merging of lighting ideas in the kitchen can create something wonderful. Consider a

chandelier or flushmount ceiling fixture in the main area, plus undercabinet fixtures in the darker corners, pendants
or island fixtures over dining counters, and even a sconce or two between or above windows. Note that pendants
and island lights should hang 30-36 inches from work surfaces. Mini-pendants are often used in odd numbers and
should be hung 20-30 inches apart, depending on the size of the shade and centered over the work area. Larger

pendants are usually hung in pairs and should be 30 inches apart.

BATHROOM
In small baths, sconces that bracket the vanity can be the sole sources of light in the room. Remember to position

the wall sconces at eye level, approximately 60-65 inches from the floor, and 36-40 inches apart for the best
illuminaion. Larger bathrooms can benefit from a variety of lighting fixtures. A wall fixture mounted directly above
the vanity mirror, placed 75-80 inches above the floor, provides horizontal illumination. In the center or the room, a
flushmount or semi-flush fixture — or even a smaller chandelier — provides ambient light. A recessed tub area can

feature sconces on the walls. Remember, with a double vanity each sink should have its own individual light source.

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